Science Saturdays: Giant Pythons in the U.S.
Science Saturdays are a series of lectures and demonstrations that are held on the first Saturday of each month in the Museum’s Windows on the World theater at 11:00 am. Science Saturdays mainly target middle- and high-school students to show them the vast world of scientific research and allow them to interact with experts in a variety of scientific fields; however, everyone is welcome to attend. Science Saturdays are held in partnership with the NC State University Biomedical Engineering Department and are funded through NC Space Grant.
Teachers: If you would like to offer your students extra credit for attending one or more Science Saturday programs, please contact Bonnie Eamick (bonnie.eamick@ncdenr.gov).
Current Calendar for Science Saturday programs (all programs begin at 11am, except where noted):
February 4
The Problem of Giant Pythons in the United States
Michael E. Dorcas
Davidson College
All ages welcome
Michael will be bringing a 14’ Burmese python and will sign copies of his book "Invasive Pythons in the United States" after the presentation.
March 3
Hot in the City: How Urban Heat Makes Trees More Susceptible to Insect Attack
Emily K. Meineke
NC State University Entomology
Ages 8 and older
April 7
The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature
David George Haskell
University of the South, Sewanee, TN
All ages welcome
Photo: Mike Rochford
